Had a catastrophic failure on my big block with oil and radiator fluid intermixed. Had to get flushed and was told I need th radiator re-cored due to leaks that showed up after the flush. What would be a fair price for such an endeavor?
Thanks!
Adam Wartell
I have not personally had to do this, but costs seem to vary widely. So I would say shop around, get prices and compare recore price to replacement (if that is a viable option for your Vette).
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NorskyBest to check around at reputable radiator shops for a price as was mentioned there can be a range.
If a replacement is in order look for one with a copper core. While aluminum ones may be lighter my mechanic contends that one with a copper core does a better job of heat transfer.
Jim Olson 
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F4GaryFrom the DeWitt's website.
manchestersharkIt's been a long time since 1969. The radiator has served you well. "Be Cool" , "Dewitts" , Corvette America can make you one. The new one will give you peace of mind when 195 shows on the gauge. It very well may cost you a significant amount of money opposed to new to recore.
my1stc3I just had mine done as I am having the engine rebuilt and same as you when they went to flush it and clean it leaks, had it recored 4 row copper with my tanks and top and bottom so basically looks factory, totaled $850.00
F4GaryThat's pretty close to a brand new DeWitts all alumimun black painted big block radiator, and it cools 30% better.
my1stc3That's pretty close to a brand new DeWitts all alumimun black painted big block radiator, and it cools 30% better.
yes but I wanted to keep car with original components and it didn’t come with aluminum
F4GaryIt's painted black. You can't tell the difference.
SteevoNorsky has the best advice: Whatever you do, shop around the REPUTABLE REPAIR SHOPS. I lost 900 bucks on a simple recore of my original '73's to an underhanded place. Hate to even bring it up.
Honest shops only.
Steve
OK then!
The option for a DeWitt was never presented. Had it recored for $600. Would have gone with a DeWitt, but this one works great.
Thanks for all the advice!
F4GaryOK then!
The option for a DeWitt was never presented. Had it recored for $600. Would have gone with a DeWitt, but this one works great.
Thanks for all the advice!
Post #3 recommended a DeWitts radiator.
gapl1953In northern Wisconsin try and find a shop that will do a recore, they are far and few between. Have a shop in Rice Lake that I got a quote for $1000.00 to do the recore. This was 3 or 4 years ago and the DeWitt radiator was on sale for under $400.00 shipped to me, this was not the black one. I went with the DeWitt and I'm happy that I did, it keeps the engine nice and cool at all the time. The only problem that I had was that I had trouble putting on the oem cap on and also the Murray replacement cap. The locking ears on the radiator neck were too long. I got a billet radiator cap from DeWitt and it fit fine. It was a little expensive, but a well built and finished cap.
